Podcasts & Audio Files

Please enjoy our Podcasts and Audio Files

Learning to Relax Podcasts

In this series of podcasts we look at the impact of stress and how to bring about the relaxation response. You may like to watch these podcasts to help develop your relaxation skills.

Learning to Relax Audio Files

These audio files are designed to help cancer patients and their families, friends and carers learn relaxation techniques that may reduce the effects of stress associated with cancer. It includes guidelines and introductory exercises together with natural sounds and peaceful music to help listeners get the most benefit from relaxation.

Listeners may also find it helpful to read A Guide to Relaxation which is designed as a guide to be used with the audio files.

Exercise for People Living with Cancer

Exercise for People Living with Cancer is a booklet which has been prepared to help you understand the importance of exercise, and to provide information about the benefits of exercise during and after cancer treatment. We have included tips on exercise preparation, plus some examples of exercise techniques that you can do at home. If you are a patient, family or friend and would like to order a copy please call Cancer Council 13 11 20. Or you can download it here

Accompanying this booklet is a series of videos which have been designed to make this booklet more effective. They provide clear demonstrations on how to perform each move and support you to do the exercises safely and correctly.

Community Resources

Cancer Council Queensland provides support and information programs to Queenslanders impacted by cancer. To support access to this information online videos are provided.